Contract Manager (Water)

Roles and Responsibilities

 Manage the complete claims lifecycle, including the proactive identification, precise preparation, formal submission, and successful approval of claims with major state water boards. Draft, review, and negotiate complex project agreements, sub-contracts, and vendor contracts to ensure favourable commercial terms and mitigate legal risks. Lead critical client communications, acting as the primary point of contact for contractual notices, Extension of Time (EOT) requests, cost variations, and dispute resolutions. Analyse tender documents, contractual agreements, and Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) to identify potential commercial, legal, or execution risks before and during the project lifecycle. Collaborate cross-functionally with project management, engineering, and legal teams to ensure site execution aligns strictly with contract deliverables and regulatory standards. Administer subcontractor and vendor contracts, ensuring their compliance with the principal client & terms and conditions.

Job Requirements

 5-8 years of comprehensive experience in contract management, specifically within large-scale infrastructure, EPC, or water supply projects. Direct, hands-on experience working with key government water authorities such as MP Jal Nigam, UP Jal Nigam, or similar state utility boards. Proven and verifiable track record in successfully submitting and securing approvals for complex claims, EOTs, and variation orders. Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or a related field; specialized certification in Contracts/Commercial Management is highly preferred. Exceptional written communication skills, with demonstrable expertise in drafting formal contractual correspondence, legal notices, and binding agreements. Strong working knowledge of standard contract conditions (e.g., FIDIC, CPWD) and statutory dispute resolution and arbitration mechanisms.